Blackpool v Newcastle United latest news, odds and free bets

Newcastle are not a bad team to be facing at Bloomfield Road this weekend, with the Magpies having reached the magical 40 point mark thanks to a goalless draw with Manchester United on Tuesday. Blackpool won at St James’ Park earlier this season and can be backed at a tasty 2/1 with bet365 to complete a double over the north-east team.

When Charlie Adam is in your team, anything is possible, with the Scot recently being included on the PFA Player of the Year shortlist and he will pose a threat from set pieces as always. Paddy Power go 8/1 that Adam breaks the deadlock against Newcastle, with DJ Campbell on offer at 6/1 with Ladbrokes.

Even so, Blackpool are enduring a slump which is threatening to see them return to the Championship despite an season of entertainment from the seaside club. The visitors can’t quite start thinking of a beach holiday this summer and can be backed at 6/4 (Stan James – £25 free bet) to follow up Tuesday’s draw with their sixth away win of the season.

With Andy Carroll having been sold, there is no denying that the Magpies are lacking a cutting edge in attack, although Shola Ameobi could make life difficult for the home rearguard and is 6/1 to score first (Ladbrokes – £30 free bet).

As last Saturday proved, we nearly always see Over 2.5 Goals in matches involving Blackpool at home and the bookies are laying 4/6 (Paddy Power – £100 free betting offer) that this happens once again.